Pique to Valley Listings Aug. 15-21

For the little kids and the big kids at heart, the streets are alive with the sounds of comedy, congas and circus capers. On Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 7 p.m., youll never know quite what to expect when you walk along the strolls. Prime spots include the Village Common, Town Plaza Gazebo, Village Square, Mountain Square, and the Marketplace.
Sway to the nouveau Flamenco sounds of Alma Libre. Sing along to the easy rock rhythms of guitar legend Gordo and join clown, juggler, and unicyclist Sand Northrup for fabulous shows and workshops.
See www.mywhistler.com for a full schedule of appearances. And dont forget the Farmers Market in the Upper Village every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 15

LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

What: Weetama Aboriginal Celebration

Where: Rebagliati Park and village squares

Apart from many workshops and arts, crafts and food stalls, catch the Le La La Dancers and the Eaglestar Dance troupe performing their traditional dances that date back thousands of years, from noon until 6 p.m.

Who: Guitar Doug

Where: Merlins

The daddy-o of the patio returns for another fantastic sunny afternoon of debauchery and chaos.

Who: The Splinters

Where: Dubh Linn Gate

Fiddle-driven bluegrass and Celtic jigs and reels from this legendary band of performers.

Who: John Bottomley

Where: Crystal Lounge

Cool acoustic rock covers and straight up originals.

Who: Cameron Chu

Where: The Bearfoot Bistro & Champagne Bar

Old school jazz and R&B tributes with Chu and his piano.

Who: Nigel Mack

Where: Pemberton Hotel

Classic rock.

CLUBS AND DJS

What: Free Fall Friday

Where: Maxx Fish

Fridays are made for spinning with hip hop, R&B and Top 40 classics from DJ Dizzy.

What: Flavour Fridays

Where: Tommy Africas

All your favourite hits from hip hop, R&B and Top 40 with DJ Rob Banks and special guest DJ Erin.

Who: DJ Peace Frog

Where: Buffalo Bills

Its the right night to get out and shake it at this Friday night frenzy.